10 Essential Dirt Bike Maintenance Tips from Jeremy McGrath

How does someone get to be an icon in dirt bike racing? For Jeremy McGrath, it helps to win seven Supercross titles – an achievement that may never be equaled, as well as more than 70 races. But when it comes down to it, Jeremy might not have had quite as much success if his bikes weren’t meticulously maintained.

Throughout his career, Jeremy has relied on LOCTITE®. I asked him for 10 of his best maintenance tips – ideas that can also help keep your motorcycle in proper working condition even if you never ride in the X Games. Because, as you know, whether you’re getting big air or riding a tough rythm section, you need to be sure your bike is going to hold up.

Using LOCTITE® Anti-Seize between the spoke and nipple will allow for easier adjusting and tightening for the life of your wheel. It will also prevent rust that over time will weaken the support of the wheel. It should also be used on all header and exhaust bolts for easier removal. Another good location is the bolts that adjust your chain on the swing arm.

Bonus Tip!Hand wipes are a must for any garage. We keep LOCTITE® Industrial Hand Wipes (item number 34944) in the semi, garage or on the tailgate of the truck. They are pre-moistened and take all the grease and grime off your hands with one towel. It’s the perfect way to clean up after a day of riding and working on your bike.

I hope you can use these maintenance tips to keep you riding safe and your motorcycle in the best working condition. Have fun at the track or on the trail!

– Jeremy McGrath

Over to YouWhat do you do to keep your bike running strong? Let us know in the comments, or connect with us at @Loctite_NA on Twitter! You can also connect with Jeremy at @JeremyMcGrath.

About the Author, Kelly Turner

Kelly Turner has been with Henkel 4 years and involved in the automotive aftermarket for 3 years. She was previously a Key Account Manager for Vehicle Repair & Maintenance, Maintenance, Repair and Operations, Solar, and Defense markets. Kelly graduated from Bryant University in Smithfield, RI with a Bachelors Degree in Marketing. In Kelly's free time she helps operate a family owned farm and equine breeding facility and has been a competitive horse back rider for over 25 years.